Dear Neighbors of Windsor Forest and Westmoreland

Dear Neighbors of Windsor Forest and Westmoreland,

I’ve had a child in the WJCC school system for seven years and this is the first year I’ve actually been worried about our school situation.  I think our neighborhoods are about to be caught up in the politics of this redistricting and not in a good way.

There is a school board meeting Thursday night at 6:30 over at the County Complex (Building F) off of Mounts Bay that we all need to attend!  Right now, our neighborhoods are slated to attend Bland Blayton elementary school next year.  It’s a new school, but we’ll see plenty of wonderful DJ teachers and specialists that are leaving DJ to work there.  I think it will be a good situation for us, even though we will be driving a little further to attend the school. 

Not only do I think it will be a good school, I think that this latest redistricting map will be the most balanced for all students throughout Williamsburg and JCC.  DJ is currently 37 % free and reduced lunches, while Matoaka is 19%.  With this change, Matoaka will stay the same, DJ will go down at around 30% and Blayton will be around 25%.  Changes had to be made due to overcrowding.  (Why build a new school, only to leave several schools over 100% of capacity?)  So, it was a domino effect with schools moving students to alleviate this overcrowding. 

Now here’s the problem:  No one at Matoaka wants to move!  (Why would they?  It’s considered the golden school?)  Spring Hill has been changed the last four times and are tired of it.  I get that.  Powhatan Secondary (200 students) doesn’t want to be split.  Who does?  But I heard this argument last time around with Ford’s Colony and I don’t think it helped DJ or the redistricting plan.  If no one from Matoaka moves, it will have a negative effect on DJ and Bland Blayton.

Powhatan is planning to come out in droves tomorrow night to show their support for keeping Matoaka the way it is.  Unfortunately, this effects us, our kids, our school, our property values!  I’m feeling bullied by these groups and am afraid, through their show of support, they’ll get what they want.  So, I’m asking YOU to stand up.  We need to start by emailing the school board and telling them stick to their criteria, stay the course, and not to be bullied!  (schoolboardmembers@wjcc.k12.va.us) We need to show up at the meeting tomorrow night and show our support for making the schools more equal!  This is the last public meeting before they decide what to do.  We have to stand up now or we’ll have no right to complain.

6:30 Thursday night

County Complex, Building F

Mounts Bay (right before Kingsmill entrance)

Let me know if you can make it.  Please, consider helping our neighborhood by telling our School Board Members to be fair to all of us!

Mary Berry

5 Sussex Court

mfmeberry@aol.com

March Forester

Sorry for the delay. I am in the process of overhauling the WF Website www.WindsorForestHOA.com  Could you take a few minutes and proof it for typos. corrections, additions.

Thanks for any assistance and thanks to Dean Whitehead for stepping up to assist me with the pool this year.

 

john womeldorf

John@MrWilliamsburg.com

757 254 8136

Windsor Forest –Adult Social

Windsor Forest Association Oyster Roast and Shrimp Boil   When: Saturday October 3 6:00-10:00 pm Where: Windsor Forest Clubhouse Cost: $10 per person pay at the door What to bring: Side dish or desert Oysters, Shrimp and refreshments provided. Adults Only

 

Thanks to John Spence our new Adult Social director who is graciously hosting this event.

Email John@MrWilliamsburg.com to RSVP or call 757 254 8136

You can pay at the Door !

From The Heart Club

     “From the Heart Club” is a Windsor Forest group that is here in your time of need.  We l prepare meals, provide rides to appointments, cut your grass, take out your trash, and much, much more.  It truly is a fantastic group that wants to help in any way we can.  Give us a call, and we’ll take care of the rest.  Or, if you know someone in need, simply call and your help begins.

 

     We are now updating our call list and would appreciate everyone’s help.  If you are interested in joining—or if you need to take a break–please contact Lorie Spence via email at spenceL@widomaker.com with from the heart on the subject line.  Your help is greatly appreciated and always needed!

Lori Spence 258 4914

Margaritaville Adult Social 2008

Come to our annual Windsor Forest Margaritaville Party!

   Graciously hosted by Trish Rice

 

Saturday night, August 30

8  pm until Midnight

 

Adults only

 

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Please bring tropical-themed finger food to share!!

 

Live music by our very own

 Russ Macomber & John Spence

 

Drinks will be provided!!!!!

 

Call Trish Rice to help or for questions  -  565- 9618

WF Frogs Swim Team

The Windsor Forest swim team is open to resident and non-resident children aged 5 through 18.  Families must have Full Family Memberships to be eligible.  The goal of our team is to develop good swimmers and an enjoyment of the sport in a safe and encouraging setting.  Our coaching staff is one of the strongest in the area.  The Frogs compete in Division I of the VPSU league.